Ragini Khanna

Ragini Khanna
Khanna at the launch of 'Mirabella Bar & Kitchen'
Born Ragini Khanna
Mumbai, India
Nationality Indian
Occupation Actress
Years active 2008–present
Relatives See Govinda family[1]
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Ragini Khanna is an Indian film and television actress.[2] She has also hosted various reality shows, such as India’s Best Dramebaaz (2013) [3] and Gangs of Haseepur (2014).[4] She is best known for her roles as Bharti in Bhaskar Bharti and as Suhana Kishore Bajpai-Kashyap in Sasural Genda Phool. She was a contestant on Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa in its fourth season in 2010. She appeared in Comedy Nights with Kapil portraying many roles.

Career

Television

Khanna made her acting debut with the daily soap opera Radhaa Ki Betiyaan Kuch Kar Dikhayengi on NDTV Imagine as "Ragini Sharma".[5] In 2009, Khanna played in Sony TV's comedy show Bhaskar Bharti.[6] Khanna also appeared as a guest in an episode of 10 Ka Dum, Khanna won an amount of 1,000,000 rupees and donated the money for charity.[7] She was also seen as a guest in Imagine TV's reality show Big Money: Chota Parda Bada Game.[8]

Ragini Khanna with Pooja Gaur, Disha Wakani, Aishwarya Sakhuja and Aashka Goradia on the sets of Kaun Banega Crorepati - Season 4, 2010

In March 2010, Khanna appeared in Star Plus's show Sasural Genda Phool.[9][10][11] She played the lead role as Suhana Kashyap, an arrogant person but very good at heart who gets married to a guy of a middle class joint family. The show went off air on 21 April 2012. Her portrayal as Suhana won her many awards including STAR Parivaar Award for Favourite Patni and BIG Star Most Entertaining Television Actor - Female. She also appeared in a special episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati 4.[12]

In December 2010, Khanna participated in the 4th season of Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa.[13][14] and was eliminated at 9th position on 14 February 2011.[15] In 2011, Khanna participated in a celebrity singing reality show Star Ya Rockstar on Zee TV.[16] Khanna's next project was the 5th season of Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa as host.[17] She also did a cameo role in Life OK's show Main Lakshmi Tere Aangan Ki.[18] In January 2013, Khanna was seen in Life OK's cookery show Welcome - Baazi Mehmaan-Nawaazi ki.[19] She appeared in Comedy Nights with Kapil and Comedy Nights Live. In 2016, Khanna hosted a show on ABP News called Good Morning with Ragini Khanna.

Films

In 2011, Khanna made her Bollywood debut with Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra's comedy film Teen They Bhai.[20][21] In 2013, Khanna worked in Punjabi film Bhaji in Problem.[22] the film earned a good box office collection.[23] Khanna is scheduled to feature opposite Nawazuddin Siddiqui in Pushpendra Mishra’s upcoming comedy film Ghoomketu, which is slated to release later in 2018.[24]

Personal life

Khanna's parents are Praveen Khanna and Kamini Khanna. She is the 2nd child of her parents. Her elder brother, Amit Khanna is also an actor and has worked in serials like Yeh Dil Chahe More.[25] Her mother, Kaamini Khanna is a writer, music director, singer, anchor and founder of 'Beauty with Astrology'.[26] She is the granddaughter of classical singer Nirmala Devi and popular 1940s actor Arun Ahuja. She is also the niece of Bollywood actor Govinda and the cousin of Krushna Abhishek (actor, stand-up comedian), Aarti Singh (TV actress) and Soumya Seth (TV actress). In October 2015, Khanna's father died.

Khanna at AIAC Golden Achievers Awards, 2012

In the media

Khanna is known for her frank and assertive nature, and has been outspoken on issues including the commercialization of festivals such as Navratri.[27] During a shoot of Star Ya Rockstar, the actress reacted defensively when fellow contestants expressed their preference for the performance of another contestant, Chhavi Mittal.[28] In an interview after her elimination from the show, Khanna said, "I always motivated Chhavi whenever she was nervous before her performance. I think I have a certain aura which prompts people to like me. I am always nice to people who are nice to me. I don't throw tantrums for any rhyme or reason."[29] During Life OK's culinary show Welcome, Khanna and her co-contestant Nigaar Khan were seen arguing during the show.[30][31] Khanna vented her anger against the channel through her Twitter account, where she claimed that in an episode of the show, Khanna's mother's name was mispronounced in a demeaning fashion.[32][33]

Other works and appearances

Khanna at the music launch of Ra.One (2011) along with Shahrukh Khan and Pooja Gaur, Giaa Manek and Sanaya Irani

In 2010, Khanna hosted Diwali Dilo Ki, a Diwali celebration event by Star Plus.[34] In 2011 Khanna hosted the music launch of Ra.One, a Bollywood science-fiction starring Shahrukh Khan and Kareena Kapoor.[35] Khanna then hosted another installment of Diwali celebration events by Star Plus for the year 2011. The event was titled Diwali Rishton Ki Mithas and Khanna hosted various segments of that event.[36] She also appeared in the promotional video of Ruk Jana Nahi (another Star Plus serial) along with fellow Star Plus actresses Deepika Singh, Nia Sharma & Pooja Gaur.[37]

TV commercials and endorsements

Khanna is the brand ambassador of 'Beauty with Astrology' science organization founded by her mother, Kamini Khanna. They have also launched an early morning spiritual and wellness radio show titled 'Seher' on 92.7 BIG FM with Khanna as the brand ambassador.[38] In 2010, Khanna was roped in as judge in Frito-Lay India's consumer campaign titled "Kurkure Spend Time with Family".[39]

Khanna was also the brand ambassador of "Mix n Drink" campaign launched by Catch foods] in 2011.[40] In 2013, Khanna featured in the "My Roohafza story" activation campaign launched by Hamdard division.[29][41] Welcome.[32]

Filmography

Year Film Role Language Notes
2011 Teen Thay Bhai Gurleen Kaur Hindi
2013 Bhaji in Problem Preet Cheema Punjabi
TBA Ghoomketu TBA Hindi Post-production
2017 Gurgaon Preet Hindi Released[42]

Television appearances

Daily Soap Dramas
NameRoleChannelYear
Radhaa Ki Betiyaan Kuch Kar DikhayengiRagini SharmaImagine TV2008
Jasuben Jayantilaal Joshi Ki Joint Family[43]GuestImagine TV2008
Bhaskar BhartiBhartiSony TV2009
Sasural Genda PhoolSuhana Ishaan Kashyap/Suhana BajpaiStar Plus2010-12
Baat Hamari Pakki HaiGuestSony TV2010
Sapna Babul Ka...BidaaiGuest/SuhanaStar Plus2010
Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna HaiGuest/SuhanaStar Plus2011
Ruk Jaana NahinGuestStar Plus2011
Main Lakshmi Tere Aangan KiHerselfLife OK2012
Badalte Rishton Ki Dastaan[44]HerselfZee TV2013
Diya Aur Baati HumCameoStar Plus2014
Reality Appearances
NameRoleChannelYear
Dekh India DekhContestantSony TV2009
10 Ka Dum Season 2[7]Guest ParticipantSony TV2009
Big Money: Chota Parda Bada GameGuest ParticipantImagine TV2010
Comedy Ka Daily Soap[45]GuestSony TV2010
Meethi Choori No 1ParticipantImagine TV2010
Comedy Circus Ke SuperStarsGuest PerformerSony TV2010
Kaun Banega Crorepati Season 4Guest ParticipantSony TV2010
Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa Season 4ContestantSony TV2010
Jubilee Comedy CircusHostSony TV2011
Ratan Ka RishtaGuestImagine TV2011
Comedy Circus Ka Naya DaurGuest ContestantSony TV2011
Star Ya Rocktar[28]ContestantZee TV2011
Kahani Comedy Circus KiHerselfSony TV2012
Movers & Shakers Masala MarkeyGuestSAB TV2012
Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa Season 5HostColors TV2012
Welcome - Baazi Mehmaan-Nawaazi KiContestantLife OK2013
India’s Best DramebaazHostZee TV2013
Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa Season 6[46]Guest ContestantColors TV2013
Comedy Nights with KapilPersonality Development TeacherColors TV2014
Gangs of HaseepurHostZee TV2014
Dil Hai Chota Sa Choti Si Asha[47]HostSony Pal2014
Comedy Nights LiveMrs. Sharma and Various charactersColors TV2016
Good Morning with Ragini KhannaHostABP News2016
Rasoi Ki Jung Mummyon Ke Sung[48]ContestantColors TV2017
Entertainment Ki RaatContestantColors TV2018

Awards and nominations

Khanna at BIG Television Awards
YearCategoryFor The ShowResult
Apsara Film & Television Producers Guild Awards
2012Apsara Award for Best Actress in a Drama SeriesSasural Genda PhoolWon
(tied with Sakshi Tanwar)[49][50]
BIG Television Awards
2011Dulara Charactater Female (Fiction)Sasural Genda PhoolNominated[51]
BIG Garma Garam Jodi (Fiction) (along with Jay Soni) Won[51]
Rangeela Character Female (Fiction)Nominated[51]
Colors Golden Petal awards
2012Most Lokpriya Non-fiction AnchorJhalak Dikhhla Jaa 5Nominated[52]
Global Indian Film and TV Honours
2012Best Performance in a Comic RoleSasural Genda PhoolNominated[53]
Indian Television Academy Awards
2010Best Actress - Drama (Popular)Sasural Genda PhoolNominated[54]
Best Actress - Drama (Jury)Nominated[55]
2013Best Anchor - Music & Film Based ShowIndia’s Best DramebaazNominated[56]
Indian Telly Awards
2010Best Actress in a Lead RoleSasural Genda PhoolWon[57]
2012Best Actress in a Lead Role (Jury)Nominated[58]
Star Parivaar Awards
2012Favorite BahuSasural Genda PhoolNominated[59]
Favorite PatniWon[59]
Zee Gold Awards
2011Best Actor - Female (Popular)Sasural Genda PhoolNominated[60]
Best Celebrity JodiNominated[60]

References

  1. ↑ "I never wanted to be an actor: Ragini".
  2. ↑ "There's nothing real about reality shows: Ragini Khanna".
  3. ↑ "Zee TV's India's Best Dramebaaz mobile app crosses '1 million downloads' mark".
  4. ↑ "Vote for Gangs of Hasseepur".
  5. ↑ "Ragini Khanna on a high!".
  6. ↑ "Bhaskar Bharti: Gender-bender".
  7. 1 2 "Salman & 4 beautiful women!".
  8. ↑ "Here's what Ratan 'Laali' Rajput and Ragini Khanna were up to on 'Big Money'".
  9. ↑ "Ragini Khanna: Talent meets luck".
  10. ↑ "I was offered every new show on TV: Ragini Khanna".
  11. ↑ "Why Ragini Khanna is blank, shocked, disappointed".
  12. ↑ "Diwali dhamaka with Big B and the stars". The Times of India. Retrieved 7 September 2013.
  13. ↑ "Ragini goes blind".
  14. ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 20 August 2013. Retrieved 7 September 2013.
  15. ↑ "Ragini out of Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa".
  16. ↑ "Ragini Khanna on singing debut".
  17. ↑ "Grand finale of 'Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 5' on Sunday". Samay Live. Retrieved 3 October 2012.
  18. ↑ "Ragini Khanna in Main Lakshmi."
  19. ↑ "'I never told people I am Govinda's niece'".
  20. ↑ "Teen Thay Bhai".
  21. ↑ "Teen Thay Bhai: Movie Review".
  22. ↑ "Akshay Kumar to launch Ragini Khanna".
  23. ↑ "Box Office: 'Bhaji in Problem' Collections".
  24. ↑ "Ragini Khanna teams with Nawazuddin Siddiqui for Ghoomkethu". Archived from the original on 21 January 2014.
  25. ↑ "how Ragini Khanna is related to Amit Khanna?".
  26. ↑ "Beauty with astrology Official".
  27. ↑ "Ragini Khanna speaks on commercialization of festivals".
  28. 1 2 "Ragini smells conspiracy on 'Star Ya Rockstar'!".
  29. 1 2 "I don't throw tantrums: Ragini Khanna".
  30. ↑ "Nigaar Khan and Ragini Khanna at loggerheads on Life OK's Welcome!".
  31. ↑ "Catfights continue between Ragini Khanna and Nigaar Khan".
  32. 1 2 "Ragini Khanna irked with Life OK and their show 'Welcome'".
  33. ↑ "Ragini Khanna vents against Life OK on Twitter".
  34. ↑ "Special episodes on telly for festive joy".
  35. ↑ "Ra.One music launch in Mumbai".
  36. ↑ "Diwali Rishton Ki Mithas".
  37. ↑ "Ruk Jaana Nahin - Promo".
  38. ↑ BIG FM announces Spiritual and Wellness show Seher with Beauty with Astrology Founder Kamini Khanna "92.7 BIG FM announces Spiritual and Wellness show 'Seher' with Kamini Khanna" Check |url= value (help).
  39. ↑ "Frito Lay's new Kurkure campaign encourages spending time with family".
  40. ↑ "Catch Foods launches Mix 'n' Drink, a range of summer drinks with Ragini Khanna".
  41. ↑ "Reminiscing lovely Roohafza moments".
  42. ↑ "Television actress Ragini Khanna's next is Gurgaon". The Indian Express. 20 February 2015. Retrieved 21 June 2015.
  43. ↑ "NDTV Imagine presents the grandest Holi celebration".
  44. ↑ "Ragini Khanna happy to shoot TV serial after a year".
  45. ↑ "Krishna meets his cousin Ragini".
  46. ↑ "The Tribune Lifestyle - Big Show".
  47. ↑ "Now a unique game show only for women".
  48. ↑ "Karishma Tanna and Ragini Khanna's moms share secrets about their daughters". 19 November 2017.
  49. ↑ "7th Apsara awards nominees".
  50. ↑ "7th Apsara awards Winners".
  51. 1 2 3 "BIG Television awards 2011 nominations".
  52. ↑ "MOST LOKPRIYA NON-FICTION ANCHOR".
  53. ↑ "2012 Jury Awards Nominees TV Awards Category".
  54. ↑ "The 10th Indian Television Academy Awards 2010 Popular Top -4". Archived from the original on 24 September 2015.
  55. ↑ "The 10th Indian Television Academy Awards - Top -4 (Jury)". Archived from the original on 1 February 2014.
  56. ↑ "THE INDIAN TELEVISION ACADEMY AWARDS 2013 - TOP - 5 NOMINEES (JURY & POPULAR)". Archived from the original on 4 March 2016.
  57. ↑ "10th Indian telly awards 2011 Winners".
  58. ↑ "11th Indian telly awards 2012 Winners".
  59. 1 2 "Star Parivaar Awards 2012 Nominees".
  60. 1 2 "List of Top finalist for Gold Awards 2011".

[1] [2] [3] [4]

  1. ↑ "Gurgaon actor Ragini Khanna: This was the film I was looking for". 4 August 2017.
  2. ↑ "Govinda's niece Ragini Khanna says she never used his name to get an acting role". 18 July 2017.
  3. ↑ "Ragini Khanna excited about her role in Gurgaon". 12 July 2017.
  4. ↑ "देश की लड़कियों को मार्शल आर्ट के लिए प्रेरित कर रही हैं रागिनी खन्ना– News18 हिंदी". News18 India.
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